Let me just say that the gear isn't the best. Do you have more pics of the island in general. From USD*. Nassau is the first day of the cruise so I don't want to get baked and have problems. We got to the Island about 10:40-10:45. Thank you so much for coming back and updating us! By They served lunch in an open air shaded dining area. I'm looking at shore excursion and wondering if I should pick the Blue Lagoon Island Deluxe Beach Break or the Peal Island Beach Day with lunch. Many posters here like Blue Lagoon. Beach shoes need outside the actual beach. Upload or insert images from URL. We were then loaded into a boat - packed shoulder to shoulder, no social distancing and some guests refusing to wear their masks even though it was required. The food was far worse than the other island buffets we have been to. Bring your own gear and enjoy the BL -- lots to do and see for adults and kids alike. Up again to lunch and down a flight to the beach. Another beach is located behind the pavilion. I don't do those, so I did just the beach. By Paste as plain text instead, Thanks. Please do let me know what you thought of the other excursion. Heather have you been to Pearl Island? A Ghost tour too. Not sure if either is worth visiting, or if we should continue our tradition of staying on the ship. They assign groups to different areas of the beach, so it shouldn't feel too crowded. The boat ride was the best part. We're looking at doing the Sting Rays on Balmoral, but the few reviews I've found are not great/mixed. First of all, we did just the pearl island snorkel, not the pearl island snorkel w/ treasure hunt. They had a BBQ lunch provided. Report inappropriate content 2. The island isn't very large so there isn't a lot of walking to do really. If one or both are worth giving a try, which of the two would you recommend? We are cruising in on the Celebrity Reflection Oct. 21, 2021. I did the BlueLagoon Beach excursion a couple years ago. If you have any other questions in refrence to Pearl Island, don't hesitate to ask - I'll be more than happy to let you know anything else that I didn't cover. You will be salty for the rest of the day, just get used to it. Thanks. It's also a recent entry into the excursion business. Option 3: Other Nassau excursions? I will let u know what we do..I am sure you could always change if I find something worth going too..I will let u know. I left feeling really sad and disappointed that the cruise line endorsed this type of entertainment. We are cruising in on the Celebrity Reflection Oct. 21, 2021. More activities at one for example? I guess I prefer it more on the shallow side as I just want to hang out in the water and it's a great depth for kids. For anyone who's been to these, what are the main differences? It did take about 30 mins to get there, but I did not find it to be too long myself. I just got the beach day with lunch. We will be on the other side of the island with a (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Re: Pearl Island OR Blue Lagoon Island. I ended up booking the Pearl Island excursion for my March 5th cruise. I'm not into dolphin or other sea life excursions. To leave we had to wait for almost an hour for the boat, lined up in the sun. The lagoon itself was nice, but it is very small. We are on the March 26th sailing. Were you satisfied? Any help is greatly appreciated. Travel to the Blue Lagoon Island where you can enjoy the beach, swim or float in a kayak. Totally agree with ScubaJC on BL. Option 2: Blue lagoon offers beach First of all, we did just the pearl island snorkel, not the pearl island snorkel w/ treasure hunt. Beautiful beach. Food is expensive, 4 or 5 dollars for hamburgers and hotdogs and 7 or 8 dollars for bbq chicken. We're looking forward to it and hope that it's worth the money. Is Pearl island less busy? ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-92655626', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Rose island. more, New Providence Island Destination Experts. The public side and cruise section faces the Bay with a view of the hotels. You cannot paste images directly. Paste as plain text instead, Blue Laggoon sounds great but a little short. It's shared with Sandals. WebBlue Lagoon has a nicer view, imho. WebPearl island is generally flat concrete with a few steps to the beach. No steps except the restrooms Report inappropriate content Jessie B Maine Good luck in making your decision! There were short videos on the Celebrity site and seems like Blue Lagoon Island might have more things for kids (saw water wibbits, etc). They had a bar area, but the beers were over priced; we didn't check on the drink prices. The next time Im there Iplan to just take a taxi to one of those all inclusive resorts. Bringing three grandchildren (7,10, 12) on a (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Snorkeling in Nassau: Water Temps in December? more. I did the BlueLagoon Beach excursion a couple years ago. Does blue lagoon have chairs and umbrellas for the ocean side? The beach I was on was in the ocean lagoon section. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. No stairs involved. Blue Lagoon Island is another small island north of downtown Nassau. We quite enjoyed Blue Lagoon. If you have your own, no need to borrow gear from BL. I was told there were 26+ dolphins in total that were bred in captivity for the purpose of performing. They had a bar area, but the beers were over priced; we didn't check on the drink prices. The boat ride was the best part. Definitely choose Blue Lagoon over Pearl Island. Ferry from Miami or Fort Lauderdale to Nassau. From basking on powdery beaches, to thrill seeking adventures like snorkeling, kayaking, and much moreyoull find it all here. Blue Lagoon has a nicer view, imho. No steps except the restrooms Report inappropriate content Jessie B Maine Level Contributor 234 posts 18 reviews 16 helpful votes 3. It is a beautiful area, with plenty of fish and other assorted ocean life. But it is a beautiful ride, and a good opportunity for lots of beautiful pictures and good conversation with your LOL. Adult Price: $79 (ages 10 and up) Child Price: $64 (ages 3 to 9) Infant Price: $0 (ages 0 to 2) I've read that the pool isn't complete and there is a lot of construction still happening. looks like a pretty island. I dont like when excursion is advertised as four hours but the first hour istransportation getting there. Also have my 80 yr old father in law(whose more like 60)so want to have something for all to do. Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. You can post now and register later. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Option 2: Blue lagoon offers beach and other activities. It also has several decent sandy beaches and a calm lagoon area for the smaller children or if the waves are rough that day. What time of the year are you going to Nassau ? Advice needed. They are doing some work on one of the docks so there is some construction there too but if you go left off the dock, you can easily get away from it. Any updates or details would be appreciated. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Balmoral is a small island off the coast of Cable Beach (Sandals, melia etc). Any help is greatly. I have only been to Blue Lagoon, but it was AWESOME! I know they have snorkeling so there must be a deeper area on the other side for that. Any experience with Instagopher delivery service for grocer? I cannot. It's a nice ferry ride over. Does anyone have any input on either or both of these islands? 3 NIGHT BAHAMAS & PERFECT DAY. The lighthouse is small, it takes maybe 2 flights of stairs to get to the top. Has anyone been to Pearl Island in 2017? Not that Pearl Island does, but they are very close to areas that the tour boat operators use. more. WebEnjoy a unique pirate adventure while sailing the beautiful Bahamian waters. The excursions in Nassau don't sound great and Atlantis is too expensive for time you get. Just a quick trip from the din of Nassaus bustling waterfront, Pearl Island is a private getaway filled with unforgettable experiences and activities. Get answers to your questions about Nassau, Back from Margaritaville Resort- Trip Report, Global Entry- Enrollment on Arrival at NAS, Blue Lagoon with 1 Year Old and 6 Year Old. By It's a rockier islands with few spots to "hide" from any kind of weather if Drinks are expensive also, but WORTH IT, because the frozen drinks are very good. Snorkeling starts near the lighthouse and they have a couple of guides to help you with gear, and point out fish, it lasted about 45 minutes. $ 237. view 1 date. That gives me some very good insight. Valmoisy, September 24, 2016 in Bahamas. - Bahamas - Cruise Critic Community. You can post now and register later. And if your Leaving on the Edge on the 20th of this month. The lighthouse is cute and the views of the beach and water are nice from the top. Departs From Fort Lauderdale, Florida. If I ever go again, I'd probably drag a chair from the lagoon side to the beach side anyway. The other beaches at BL had only a handful of people. There were 3 baby dolphins that I could see . LOL. Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Don't expect a wide variety of beer.they only have Kalik, the "beer of the bahamas", affectionately nick-named "cow-lick" by Americans. Thanks. Pearl Island seems more "adultish" in the video. As I recall hotdogs and hamburgers so your basic cheap lunch. It's open sea, not interior protected lagoon. Do you have any children with you? We have our own snorkeling equipment, but cant figure out if you're allowed to snorkel on your own in either of these islands? I guess it depends on when you are going - sounds like it will be nice but it's not there yet. Clear editor. They didnt take In rescue dolphins due to risk of disease. My wife and I have taken our two girls over to Blue Lagoon on several occasions. LOVED blue lagoon when I did the excursion in 2019. The staff from BL seemed very disorganized, but people were patient for the most part. 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